speechify

verb

Definition of speechifynext
as in to speak

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Recent Examples of speechify Poor Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway: Having been handed the wrong envelope for Best Picture at the 2017 Oscars, the Bonnie and Clyde duo incorrectly proclaimed La La Land the winner, prompting the musical’s producers to take the stage and speechify for about two minutes. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2022 That’s less the case in the equally unproductive covid-era, where the co-hosts, broadcasting from their homes, are now given minute-long soapboxes to speechify on the issue du jour. — Washington Post, 6 Aug. 2021 There is a good deal of speechifying — indeed, the finale is made up of literal speeches — to make big points and to let the actors run. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speechify
  1. speak
  2. talk
  3. proclaim
Verb
  • Meanwhile, Piper, Lachlan and their parents have made their way to the Buddhist community so that Timothy and Victoria can speak with the monk, Luang Por Teera (Suthichai Yoon).
    — Erik Kain, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • This is not the first time Wood has spoken about her distinctive smile while promoting The White Lotus season three.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of speak
Verb
  • Likewise, Maloney was also asked several times over a span of a few weeks to discuss the campaign, but did not agree to talk.
    — Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Below, Joe talks to TVLine about the friends’ instant connection, the heartbreak of watching her struggle and how his own experience as a parent shaped his actions in the game.
    — Nick Caruso, TVLine, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of talk
Verb
  • Intrigue in Read's case has only grown since the mistrial, as she's continued to share her story and proclaim her innocence.
    — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Elk are being depleted by wolves, proclaim the Sportsmen’s Alliance, Safari Club International and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, all of which sued to block ESA protections.
    — Ted Williams, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of proclaim

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“Speechify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speechify. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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